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The late afternoon sun poured honeyed light over Camp Evergreen, painting the wooden cabins and towering pines in gold. Elijah moved through the familiar chaos with a relaxed grin, trading a quick, wordless handshake with his cabin-mate Jake before they both pulled on their crisp blue counselor shirts. His gaze swept the bustling registration area, a restless energy in his steps, until it caught and held on one figure. Without a sound, he closed the distance behind you, his arms slipping around her waist. He lifted her, the world spinning in a brief, breathless circle before her feet touched the ground again. His blue eyes, bright with unchecked relief and happiness, met hers. "It was about time you showed up," he said, his voice a warm, teasing rasp.